Articles tagged “virgin america”

Virgin America is showing its first hints of profitability, and has much to prove about its identity and growth path before an IPO can truly be on the table.

"Finally," isn't the right word, but it's pretty close.

On a side note, it is interesting that Richard Branson, only a minority owner in Virgin America because of U.S. regulations, played such a prominent role at the Newark festivities -- and in articulating Virgin America's threat to file an antitrust complaint.

Virgin America doesn't have the network at this point to truly be a big winner for business travelers. It remains to be seen whether it will run out of time before it gets there.

Passengers do care -- sometimes vehemently -- about an airline's image, but reliable service and decent fares are more important.

Southwest, American, Alaska and United already fly from LAX to SJC, so while VA's tech creds are impeccable, that alone may not be enough in face of competition.

The history of how women ended up serving snacks rather than selecting new routes is one that applies to almost all businesses, but Branson is one of the most outspoken in the industry that sees a need for change.

After few years of trying to build a competitive NY schedule, looks like it will finally get another shot, even as it cuts capacity overall in Q1 next year.

Both Virgin and the consumers and experts that keep giving the airlines awards are bemoaning the airlines' challenges, but even with it's troubles Virgin has led other airlines to copy some of its more user-centric designs and products.

Airlines created a new standard of flying when they stripped down the experience to the bare essentials, but are now reintroducing perks like leg room and snacks for patrons willing to pay.